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    FDA to Ban Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs by 2027

    FDA to Ban Cancer-Linked Red Dye No. 3 in Foods and Drugs by 2027

    Jan 15, 2025, 03:06 PM

    U.S. health officials plan to ban the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals and behavioral problems in children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the ban will affect food and ingested drugs, with the prohibition set to take effect on January 15, 2027. The decision comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics due to potential cancer risks. The move follows a 2022 petition from health groups and activists advocating for its removal. Red No. 3, made from petroleum, is used in thousands of products including candies, cereals, beverages, and cold medicines, giving them a bright red cherry color. The FDA's decision aligns U.S. food safety regulations with those of other countries, such as Europe and Australia, where the dye is already banned.

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    FDA Red Dye No. 3 Ban Implemented by Jan 15, 2027?

    FDA Red Dye No. 3 Ban Implemented by Jan 15, 2027?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    FDA official announcements and regulatory publications

    Legal Challenges Delay FDA Red Dye No. 3 Ban Implementation?

    Legal Challenges Delay FDA Red Dye No. 3 Ban Implementation?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Court records or legal filings related to the FDA ban

    Major Company Removes Red Dye No. 3 Before FDA Ban?

    Major Company Removes Red Dye No. 3 Before FDA Ban?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Official announcements or press releases from major food or beverage companies

    First Major Product Category to Reformulate Without Red Dye No. 3 by FDA Ban?

    First Major Product Category to Reformulate Without Red Dye No. 3 by FDA Ban?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Cold Medicines • 25%

    Candies • 25%

    Cereals • 25%

    Beverages • 25%

    Official announcements from companies in each product category

    First U.S. State to Propose Ban on Red Dye No. 3 Following FDA Decision?

    First U.S. State to Propose Ban on Red Dye No. 3 Following FDA Decision?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    California • 25%

    Florida • 25%

    Texas • 25%

    New York • 25%

    State government press releases or legislative records

    Most Cited Reason for Reformulating Products Without Red Dye No. 3?

    Most Cited Reason for Reformulating Products Without Red Dye No. 3?

    Food and Drug Administration•FDA•Europe•Australia
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Cost Efficiency • 25%

    Consumer Demand • 25%

    Health Concerns • 25%

    Regulatory Compliance • 25%

    Official statements or press releases from companies